Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, July 16, 2018 to 0800 GMT, July 17, 2018.
Russia-US ties
US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin end their one-day summit in Finland, with both sides describing the talks as constructive. Putin said the negotiations with Trump were very successful following several hours of talks. He praised what he described as the frank and business-like atmosphere of the summit. Trump said relations between Washington and Moscow have never been worse. However, he said both countries have to resolve common problems. The US president said the meeting is the beginning of a longer process with strong dialogue with Russia. They touched on several issues. Trump and Putin promised to work toward achieving peace in Syria and ending the conflict in Ukraine. The two differed on the Iran nuclear program.
US judge opposes deportation
A US federal judge orders a temporary halt to any deportations of migrant families who were reunited after being separated by the Trump administration. US District Judge Dana Sabraw in San Diego imposed a delay of at least a week after a request from the American Civil Liberties Union. The ACLU had expressed concern that the government is planning to carry out quick deportations of the migrants detained while crossing the Mexican border illegally. The ACLU said the migrants need a week after being re-unified with their children to decide whether to pursue asylum. Donald Trump was forced to stop separating families last month after facing public outcry and a court challenge.
Egypt immunity law
The Egyptian parliament has approved legislation granting senior military personnel immunity from prosecution. The bill was passed by a majority of parliamentarians with only 8 lawmakers voting against it. One of the lawmakers who opposed the law says it gives immunity to senior officers for any action they might have carried out from July 2013 to June 2014. In July 2013, a military coup headed by current president Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi overthrew Mohammad Morsi. Violent clashes took place afterward between Pro-Morsi supporters and the police during which hundreds of people were killed and thousands more were detained.
Italy accepts 450 refugees
The Italian government has finally allowed all 450 migrants who arrived in Sicily over the weekend to disembark in the Sicilian port of Pozzallo. The decision was taken after an offer by the EU member states to share the immigration burden with Italy. Press TV’s Max Civili reports from Rome.
Saudi war on Yemen
Saudi Arabia continues its relentless airstrikes on Yemen causing more deaths and destruction in the war-battered nation. In their latest raids, Saudi warplanes targeted a residential building in the town of Zabeed in Hudaydah province leaving at least six civilians dead. Saudi Arabia launched its aggression against Yemen in March 2015. Since then, nearly 15,000 people, mostly civilians, have been killed. Riyadh remains defiant in the face of international calls to halt its deadly aggression.
US lawmakers slam Trump
US Democratic and Republican lawmakers condemn President Donald Trump's stance in a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Republican House Speaker, Paul Ryan said Trump must accept that Russia is not a US ally and it must be held accountable for meddling in the 2016 election. Ryan noted that Russia remains hostile to US' most basic values and ideals. Senior republican senator John McCain called the summit as disgraceful and a low point for the US presidency. He said the meeting was a tragic mistake in which Trump was unable and unwilling to stand up to Putin. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer also described Trump’s remarks as siding with Putin against American law enforcement and defense officials.
IMF wans about trade tensions
The International Monetary Fund says escalating trade tensions following US tariff actions threaten to depress economic growth prospects. The IMF says tariff threats by US President Donald Trump and subsequent retaliation from trading partners could lower global growth by zero-point-five-percent by 2020. It says the US could find itself the focus of global retaliation with a higher share of its exports taxed in global markets. The US administration is considering new tariffs on 200-billion dollars of Chinese imports followed by an initial 34-billion-dollar levy on Chinese products. The move would raise the stakes in a tit-for-tat trade war with Beijing. The escalating tension began with US taxes on steel and aluminum imports.
DR Congo attacks
At least eight people, including three soldiers, have been killed in separate rebel attacks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The attacks attributed to Ugandan Allied Democratic Forces or ADF targeted an army position in North Kivu province. Military officials said three soldiers also sustained injuries while two rebels killed during the attack. The assailants also reportedly attacked a nearby health center pharmacy killing three civilians, including a nurse. The ADF is a militant group created to oppose Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni which also operates in the DRC.
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